How will I be Graded? The grades for this course will follow JCPS high school guidelines:
100-93% A = ABOVE STANDARDS with EXCEPTIONAL Performance
92-86% B = ABOVE Standards
85-79% C = MEETS Standards
78-70% D = MARGINALLY Meets Standards
BELOW 70% U = BELOW Standards
EVERYONE in class CAN have EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE, but not everyone will. I will tell you EXPLICITLY what EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE, Above Standards, Meets Standards, and Marginally Meets Standards looks like in French class. It is up to YOU to make sure that you DO the work necessary to EARN the GRADE that YOU and YOUR PARENTS agree that YOU are capable of earning. I will make sure that you have the information needed to earn that grade, but YOU MUST USE and PRACTICE with the information that is given to you.
The final grade is determined by the combination of points earned in six weighted components from three categories:
30% Student Progress: 25% OUTSIDE and INSIDE of Class Activities 5% Self-Assessments w/Evidence
50% Student Mastery: 10% Mid & End of Year Assessments - Cummulative Assessments over ALL Units discussed in class up to that point 25% Proficiency Assessments – at least 3 per year at the end of Units 15% Performance Assessments - at least 3 per year at the end of Units
NOTE: 50% of each student's grade is based on how that student can use the knowledge they have learned in French! Students will NOT be able to pass the class if they do not achieve at a high level on their assessments. Likewise, 25% of students grades are based on the ACTIVITIES they do both inside and outside of class time to advance their understanding and practice in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Those students who excel on assessments, but do NOT PARTICIPATE IN CLASS OR TIMELY COMPLETE their OUTSIDE of class activities will NOTPASS the class and will have to REPEAT the ENTIRE YEAR of FRENCH.
(Because the categories are WEIGHTED, it will be difficult to calculate student grades; therefore, students/guardians should log-in to Infinite Campus regularly to check the status of the French grade. If you need more help understanding weighted grades, please feel free to ask.)
*I reserve the right to make changes to this grading policy, any changes will be announced in advanced of the change and will be designed to benefit the majority of the students.
What if YOU ARE Absent? French class is highly participatory, regular absences make it difficult for students to achieve at high levels and receive high grades. Daily attendance is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Policies for tardies and absences from class are clearly stated in the school agenda and are followed and enforced.
In addition, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain permission from Mrs. Pendleton, in advance, for absences or tardiness from French class to speak to other teachers, participate in field trips, shadowing, assemblies, or other such activities for another class.
NO student with a grade lower than a “C” will be given permission to miss class for another activity. Failure to obtain permission in advance will be treated as an unexcused absence and students will not be allowed to make-up missed work.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING GRADING CATEGORIES:
IN-CLASS Performance Tasks include the following sub-categories (more may be added throughout the year):
Class participation grades are recorded by the teacher based on teacher observations of the student involvement in class.
Students are expected to stay focused on class activities and be prepared for class with materials (i.e. 3-ring binder, writing utensil, agenda and I. D., etc.).
Class Participation points cannot be made up when a student is absent from class. If the student has an EXCUSED ABSENCE that day’s participation points will be EXCUSED; if not, that student will get a ZERO for that day’s participation points.
Three-ring binders are necessary for all students. Binders should be 1 & ½” in size. The binder should be used to organize notes, keep vocabulary list, daily speaking and writing logs.
OUTSIDE of class work IS expected.
These assignments depend highly on access to a computer with an internet connection. The reason for these assignments is to help a student develop and enrich not only his/her ability in French but also his/her technological skills. Employers place a high value on people who have developed these technological skills. Also, most universities expect students have the ability to comfortably navigate the internet, email, and several other programs and applications to help students communicate and take ownership of their own learning. This class will help students elevate their level of technological skills, which will help them both in college and with future employers.
NOTE: If a student does NOT have access to a computer with an internet connection, please contact me in advance of the due date to make arrangements for getting the assignment complete on time or the possibility of alternative work. If the student and parent do not let me know of a conflict in advance of the due date, no alternatives will be accepted.
These assignments must be written in complete sentences unless otherwise directed. Expectations for outside of class work is posted on this wiki. Homework will be graded generally on completion and not accuracy; therefore, students should complete all parts of assignments to the BEST of THEIR ABILITY. In addition to graded work completed outside of class time, students are expected to study materials for 10 - 15 minutes nightly. The results from this studying are always reflected in the quality of performance on ASSESSMENTS.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Proficiency, Performance & Cumulative (mid and end of year) Assessments will be given to determine a student’s level of proficiency or ability to perform a task(s) using French. Proficiency and/or performance assessments will be given at the end of each unit. Proficiency assessments are what a student can do at any given moment. Proficiency is a measure of what a student can do on their own at the end of a unit or a combination of units, without specifically being told every question that they may be asked during the interview or without having heard or read the test material before. Performance assessments measure how well a student performs on a task that they have been specifically preparing for in advance to perform. Performance assessments use generally memorized material, like skits or presentations. If a student is not satisfied with the grade earned on any assessment, they may retake that assessment after school, on THURSDAY’s at 2:30 in room 308.
Students may retake proficiency and performance assessments until they achieve a grade with which they are satisfied, up to the end of the current semester. Proficiency and performance assessments for the first semester may NOT be retaken in the second semester of school.
Since ALL assessments will have a listening portion, make-up Unit Assessments (for EXCUSED ABSENCES) will only be given on Thursdays after school, promptly at 2:30.It is the student’sresponsibility to remember to take the Unit Assessment make-up during each grading period.Make-up exams must be taken the FIRST THURSDAY that follows the EXCUSED ABSENCE.
Not taking the make-up exam the FIRST THURSDAY that follows the EXCUSED ABSENCE will result in a grade of ZERO.UNEXCUSED ABSENCES on the day of a Unit Assessment will result in a grade of ZERO for that Unit Assessment and will NOT be allowed to be made-up or taken for credit, DO NOT MISS SCHOOL WITHOUT AN EXCUSE on the day of a Unit Assessment!
How will I be Graded?
How will I be Graded? The grades for this course will follow JCPS high school guidelines:
100-93% A = ABOVE STANDARDS with EXCEPTIONAL Performance
92-86% B = ABOVE Standards
85-79% C = MEETS Standards
78-70% D = MARGINALLY Meets Standards
BELOW 70% U = BELOW Standards
EVERYONE in class CAN have EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE, but not everyone will. I will tell you EXPLICITLY what EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE, Above Standards, Meets Standards, and Marginally Meets Standards looks like in French class. It is up to YOU to make sure that you DO the work necessary to EARN the GRADE that YOU and YOUR PARENTS agree that YOU are capable of earning. I will make sure that you have the information needed to earn that grade, but YOU MUST USE and PRACTICE with the information that is given to you.
The final grade is determined by the combination of points earned in six weighted components from three categories:
20% Student Engagement:15% Participation Grade – Daily
5% Peer Assessments w/Evidence
30% Student Progress:
25% OUTSIDE and INSIDE of Class Activities
5% Self-Assessments w/Evidence
50% Student Mastery:
10% Mid & End of Year Assessments - Cummulative Assessments over ALL Units discussed in class up to that point
25% Proficiency Assessments – at least 3 per year at the end of Units
15% Performance Assessments - at least 3 per year at the end of Units
NOTE: 50% of each student's grade is based on how that student can use the knowledge they have learned in French! Students will NOT be able to pass the class if they do not achieve at a high level on their assessments. Likewise, 25% of students grades are based on the ACTIVITIES they do both inside and outside of class time to advance their understanding and practice in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Those students who excel on assessments, but do NOT PARTICIPATE IN CLASS OR TIMELY COMPLETE their OUTSIDE of class activities will NOT PASS the class and will have to REPEAT the ENTIRE YEAR of FRENCH.
(Because the categories are WEIGHTED, it will be difficult to calculate student grades; therefore, students/guardians should log-in to Infinite Campus regularly to check the status of the French grade. If you need more help understanding weighted grades, please feel free to ask.)
*I reserve the right to make changes to this grading policy, any changes will be announced in advanced of the change and will be designed to benefit the majority of the students.
What if YOU ARE Absent? French class is highly participatory, regular absences make it difficult for students to achieve at high levels and receive high grades. Daily attendance is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Policies for tardies and absences from class are clearly stated in the school agenda and are followed and enforced.
In addition, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain permission from Mrs. Pendleton, in advance, for absences or tardiness from French class to speak to other teachers, participate in field trips, shadowing, assemblies, or other such activities for another class.
NO student with a grade lower than a “C” will be given permission to miss class for another activity. Failure to obtain permission in advance will be treated as an unexcused absence and students will not be allowed to make-up missed work.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING GRADING CATEGORIES:
IN-CLASS Performance Tasks include the following sub-categories (more may be added throughout the year):
Class participation grades are recorded by the teacher based on teacher observations of the student involvement in class.
Students are expected to stay focused on class activities and be prepared for class with materials (i.e. 3-ring binder, writing utensil, agenda and I. D., etc.).
Class Participation points cannot be made up when a student is absent from class. If the student has an EXCUSED ABSENCE that day’s participation points will be EXCUSED; if not, that student will get a ZERO for that day’s participation points.
Three-ring binders are necessary for all students. Binders should be 1 & ½” in size. The binder should be used to organize notes, keep vocabulary list, daily speaking and writing logs.
OUTSIDE of class work IS expected.
These assignments depend highly on access to a computer with an internet connection. The reason for these assignments is to help a student develop and enrich not only his/her ability in French but also his/her technological skills. Employers place a high value on people who have developed these technological skills. Also, most universities expect students have the ability to comfortably navigate the internet, email, and several other programs and applications to help students communicate and take ownership of their own learning. This class will help students elevate their level of technological skills, which will help them both in college and with future employers.
NOTE: If a student does NOT have access to a computer with an internet connection, please contact me in advance of the due date to make arrangements for getting the assignment complete on time or the possibility of alternative work. If the student and parent do not let me know of a conflict in advance of the due date, no alternatives will be accepted.
These assignments must be written in complete sentences unless otherwise directed. Expectations for outside of class work is posted on this wiki. Homework will be graded generally on completion and not accuracy; therefore, students should complete all parts of assignments to the BEST of THEIR ABILITY. In addition to graded work completed outside of class time, students are expected to study materials for 10 - 15 minutes nightly. The results from this studying are always reflected in the quality of performance on ASSESSMENTS.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Proficiency, Performance & Cumulative (mid and end of year) Assessments will be given to determine a student’s level of proficiency or ability to perform a task(s) using French. Proficiency and/or performance assessments will be given at the end of each unit. Proficiency assessments are what a student can do at any given moment. Proficiency is a measure of what a student can do on their own at the end of a unit or a combination of units, without specifically being told every question that they may be asked during the interview or without having heard or read the test material before. Performance assessments measure how well a student performs on a task that they have been specifically preparing for in advance to perform. Performance assessments use generally memorized material, like skits or presentations. If a student is not satisfied with the grade earned on any assessment, they may retake that assessment after school, on THURSDAY’s at 2:30 in room 308.
Students may retake proficiency and performance assessments until they achieve a grade with which they are satisfied, up to the end of the current semester. Proficiency and performance assessments for the first semester may NOT be retaken in the second semester of school.
Since ALL assessments will have a listening portion, make-up Unit Assessments (for EXCUSED ABSENCES) will only be given on Thursdays after school, promptly at 2:30. It is the student’s responsibility to remember to take the Unit Assessment make-up during each grading period. Make-up exams must be taken the FIRST THURSDAY that follows the EXCUSED ABSENCE.
Not taking the make-up exam the FIRST THURSDAY that follows the EXCUSED ABSENCE will result in a grade of ZERO. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES on the day of a Unit Assessment will result in a grade of ZERO for that Unit Assessment and will NOT be allowed to be made-up or taken for credit, DO NOT MISS SCHOOL WITHOUT AN EXCUSE on the day of a Unit Assessment!